GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42001488

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agriculture Technology Services in Tallahassee, seeks a Government Analyst I to provide executive support, manage technology contracts, and coordinate procurement and policy development. The role requires strong analytical and reporting skills and the ability to produce decision-ready documentation for leadership.

Occasional travel and emergency operation support are possible; a valid driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with seven years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree with three years of experience; or a master's degree with one year of relevant experience.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Education verification may be required for foreign-trained graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized executive, analytical, and operational support to the Director’s Office.
• Manage technology contracts and purchasing workflows; develop strategic and tactical plans.
• Coordinate policy updates, annual reviews, and governance documentation.
• Produce executive reports and dashboards; support audits and special projects.
• Ensure procurement compliance with Florida statutes and agency policies.

Skills

Systems analysis

Project coordination

Dashboard reporting

Vendor management

Policy writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Requisition No:885220

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42001488

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CONTACT:

Ashtin Brownell
[phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or
A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of required experience as listed above.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE:

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date”.

PLEASE NOTE:

There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel may be required. The position may be activated to support emergency operations (ESF) and incident response activities.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This position provides centralized executive, analytical, and operational support to the Office of Agriculture technology Services Director’s Office. The incumbent will manage technology contracts and purchasing workflows; develop and maintain strategic and tactical plans; coordinate creation and annual review of policies and procedures; produce executive‑level reports and dashboards; and support special projects and audit responses. In addition, the incumbent will ensure compliance with Florida procurement requirements, departmental Administrative Policies & Procedures (AP&P), and governance while delivering accurate, decision‑ready documentation to leadership.

Contract & Procurement Management

• Draft and prepare solicitation documents (RFQ, RFP, ITB, ITN) in compliance with statutes and agency guidance.
• Assist with vendor evaluations, price analyses, and award documentation.
• Track renewals, amendments, pricing changes, expirations; maintain a master contract calendar.
• Maintain audit‑ready contract files, vendor records, and compliance artifacts.
• Coordinate AIMS workflows (requisitions, quotes, POs, travel authorizations) and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Supports information technology fiscal operations by assisting with monthly projections of salaries, expenses, and available balances; perform year‑end tracking of releases and unspent budget balances; run queries and compile division IT expenses; support special projects and programs.

Strategic & Tactical Plan Development & Maintenance

• Support development, updates, and publication of OATS strategic plans, tactical execution plans, multi‑year roadmaps, and operational work plans.
• Consolidate inputs from bureau chiefs to update KPIs, milestones, risks, and benefits realization.
• Maintain version control, repositories, timelines, annual review cycles, and change logs for all OATS plans.
• Prepare status summaries for ASOP deliverables, cybersecurity strategic goals, and technology transformation initiatives.

Policy & Procedure Development, Review & Maintenance

• Draft new policies, procedures, SOPs, and forms; maintain consistent formatting, citations, and clarity.
• Manage annual reviews for all OATS‑owned policies; notify owners, track revisions, route approvals, and archive finalized copies.
• Ensure updates reflect statutes, Florida Administrative Code, audit recommendations, and operational changes.

Director’s Office & Special Projects Support

• Coordinate meeting agendas, materials, action items, and follow‑ups for CIO/DCIO.
• Assist SMA Supervisor with routing, tracking, and monitoring executive requests, audit responses, and statutory submissions.
• Draft, proof, and format correspondence, memos, and presentations.
• Provide project coordination and analytical support for modernization, governance, cybersecurity readiness, and DR/BCP documentation.
• Facilitate cross‑bureau collaboration (Application Development, Infrastructure & Operations, Customer Support, PPMO) to remove blockers and align deliverables.

Performs other duties as assigned. Ensures all supervised analytical and administrative functions comply with the Department’s Information Resource Security Program (Chapter 8 – Department’s Supervisory Manual). Oversee and participate in Disaster Recovery activities as required. Ensures subordinate analysts maintain required documentation and participate in recovery testing, compliance routines, and security‑driven operational requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Florida procurement statutes (Chapter 287), solicitation methods, and purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of Department Administrative Policies & Procedures (AP&P), SOP governance, and annual review standards.
• Knowledge in strategic planning and tactical execution frameworks; performance measurement and KPI design.
• Knowledge in contract management lifecycle principles and audit/compliance documentation.
• Knowledge with workflow tools (AIMS, SharePoint, Smartsheet) and document control practices.
• Skills in drafting solicitations, policies, SOPs, executive memos, and clear technical documentation.
• Skills in data analysis; building dashboards and concise management reports.
• Skills in project coordination and timeline management across multiple stakeholders.
• Skills in professional writing, editing, and presentation development.
• Skills in vendor and stakeholder communication; cross‑bureau collaboration.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply laws, rules, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans; track progress and elevate risks.
• Ability to organize complex workloads, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, managers, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to departmental standards.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.